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Embroidery Tinting with Crayons, Colored Pencils and Paint. When filling an area of embroidery, we usually think of fill stitches like the basic satin stitch or long and short stitch. Another way to add lots of color to your stitching, without lots of labor, is to use a technique known as embroidery tinting.

For a much lighter effect, you can mix a small amount of soft pastel with baby powder and apply it with cotton balls. This technique is usually used for gradient backgrounds. Lastly, enjoy your work! You can keep it in your portfolio folder or hang it on your wall. There are still a lot of ways to use coloring materials in order to give life to your drawings. Just don't be afraid to explore. ­­